Tag Archives: boundaries

this week

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

This week, he said nothing at all about the conversation last Sunday morning. (See post.)  It’s as if it never took place. He has been washing dishes and making dinner, though. However, as I told my counselor (yes, I am … Continue reading →

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he apologized

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

He said, I want to apologize to you.  I’m sorry I hurt you. Please, can’t you forgive me? I’m still sleeping in the living room.

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Sixteen things every woman should know how to say to a man

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

(This was written by Ruthie Dean – RuthieDean.com) The worst thing a woman can be in a relationship? Silent. The art of expressing ourselves in living words, not typed ones, is proving increasingly challenging. Here are 16 things I, like … Continue reading →

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wanting to be cared for…

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I want to be loved and cared for, but this, too, makes me feel crazy on a couple of different levels. I feel bad about wanting to be loved and cared for because I haven’t yet figured out which part … Continue reading →

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Saying no

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

This morning, I didn’t give him a hug. Every morning before he goes to work, he gives me a quick hug and a peck of a kiss and says he loves me and that he hopes that I will have … Continue reading →

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“disregard any flack”

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Background:  I’ve been reading “Codependent No More” and “The Language of Letting Go” and working harder at analyzing my thoughts and reactions in an effort to reduce my co-dependency. Let’s see how this plays out: Yesterday, I decided to have … Continue reading →

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Sabotage

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Yesterday, when I went into work, my boss/friend, said, I found a book you have to read.  O.k., I said.  She finished up what she was doing and then said, it’s called “Boundaries,” and we’re studying in it our women’s … Continue reading →

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Lies?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last night, he asked me what I was thinking and I told him that I didn’t want to be here.  He asked me where I wanted to be and I told him, in a pretty house that wasn’t falling down.  … Continue reading →

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